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Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana

4.0 star property
Bahir Dar hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Standard Room, Garden View | Balcony view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour room service
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View | Balcony view

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 90 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Bole Hno 27, Lake Tana Avenue, Fasilo, Boston Building, Bahir Dar

What's nearby

  • Church of St. George - 7 min walk
  • Blue Nile Bridge - 8 min walk
  • Lake Tana - 11 min walk
  • Bahir Dar Market - 16 min walk
  • Bahir Dar Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Bahar Dar (BJR) - 11 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Homland Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yersen Fast Food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Efoy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Checheho Cultural Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wude Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana

Located just 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the airport, Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in massages or manicures and pedicures, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 24 hours.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana and nearby?
Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Does Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana like?
Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana is a short 7-minute walk from Church of St. George and 8 minutes' walk from Blue Nile Bridge.

Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Melesse, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Walter, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I really appreciate everything and all the team was amazing
Amelework, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

No internet, better options in Bahir Dar
No internet available, mice in our room, poor service. There are better options in Bahir Dar - go to the Blue Nile for ease of vacation, kuriftu is good only if you want to disconnect from the world completely.
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A pleasant stay
Our stay was pleasant. The hotel has a Flint Stone feeling. Clean, Quiet, Relaxing, staff are attentive. Pro: The lake view, central and safe location, the free MASSAGE is priceless, Clean and eco-friendly rooms, free airport shuttle, free breakfast Cons: Wifi was nonexistent. None of us were able to respond to our work emails, very irritating. The pool is dirty green/ algae (We had children who wanted to swim), restaurant food is 5/10, food service takes at least an hour or more to be served even for the simplest cup of tea and the food is not that good. Our group of 11 split and went to an outside restaurant after a couple of days of unpleasant experience, when we return from lunch the other half is still waiting for their order. The room key is single if you are couple.
Bethlehem, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Great location with views of Lake Tana and close walking distance to town center. Spacious rooms with nice terrace where you can relax with a wood burning fire in the evening. Very friendly staff. However, property could be updated a bit. Wifi is weak unless you’re in the lobby - need signal boosters. Shower has no water pressure, and little regulation of hot and cold. Doors do not shut or lock easily (bar serves as lock once inside), and while rooms are sprayed, mosquitos do get into the room requiring manual spraying. Hotel does offer netting for beds which is good.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel location I’d wonderful, next to lake. The property is quirky, with stone buildings and tress. We could not connect to wifi during our stay. We had to move from our first room as it had no hot water and was next to the main road.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Super African Traditional style. Only Mosquitos problem.
3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Best place in Bahir Dar
We stayed at this lovely place 2 nights. It was easy to book trips on the lake to the monastries and to Blu Nile from the site. The outside bar was a beautiful place with a wonderful view. The restaurant and the hotel are the best in town. The wifi was ok. If you go there, find time to take a walk on the path just under the bar to the smal local harbor and have a coffee or beer there.
Mrs Turid, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Poor service and attention to detail
The place was built with incredible originality and love, but must now have a different owner as there is no style or attention to detail in much of anything. The reception is dark and somber, the rooms very unclean around the edges, and the exposed incandescent bulb the lighting of choice. The fish at the restaurant is cooked to something resembling jerky, which itself feels like the vast dining hall of an all-inclusive resort. It seems there is no one around really running the show, and the English and training level of the staff is outright poor. There’s certainly worse, but it’s sad to see a place with such lovely potential operated by someone who seems to have no clue how to run a hotel.
Matthew, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful place - poor service
This is a beautiful hotel and could be really lovely. Unfortunately the hotel is quite dysfunctional. Despite emailing three times and being assured that every flight was met, I was the only person on the flight not picked up by shuttle. While they then upgraded my room as a gesture, this was only the first issue. I was told the hotel was fully booked and I couldn’t stay the next night (despite availability online). This meant I had to cancel a trip that was planned for the next morning. It was only later that morning they admitted they had made a mistake and had availability, despite my raising it the afternoon before. The staff try hard but lack training. Sitting down at the restaurant I would only get a menu each time after asking twice and waiting 30 minutes. The food was okay but some dishes are not cooked properly. Unfortunately the lack of basic information and poor service makes what should be a nice place to stay, quite a stressful place. The hotel also was very unhelpful providing basic information about travelling. I asked 4 times about onward travel to Gondar. It was only after a lot of trying that they told me the information about buses. I think the hotel doesn’t want independent travellers and wants to charge a premium to book everything privately for you. With a little effort this could be so lovely! The massage which is included in the stay was lovely!
Naomi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT LOCATION RIGHT ON LAKE TANA!
Great location right on Lake Tana. Excellent service. Food at restaurant was just OK. Friendly and very polite staff. Free massage was a plus but masseuses need more training. Will definitely stay at this resort again.
2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Very accommodating staff.
Barbara, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Katherine, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely view. Staff helpful. Lack of safe in room a problem.
Carol, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful resort, a definite recommend
Our stay at Kuriftu was our favourite in Ethiopia. The resort was beautiful, with a lovely view over Lake Tana. Our room was very comfortable and we were even given an upgrade with an upstairs room, it had a view of the lush garden and also Lake Tana. The hotel was very clean throughout and we ate regularly at the restaurant where the staff were very attentive and the food was good. There were occasions where the full menu wasn’t available but this didn’t distract from the experience. We took advantage of the free massages which were a nice bonus. The pool area was lovely and clean and we really enjoyed spending time relaxing either on the loungers and the couches which overlooked the lake. WiFi was a bit hit and miss, as was the water which was cut off on occasion but again this didn’t particularly impede on our time there and perhaps wasn’t necessarily the hotel’s fault. Overall, a very pleasant stay and we would definitely recommend Kuriftu if you are planning on visiting Bahir Dar.
Judith, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A definite recommend for Bahir Dar
Our stay at Kuriftu was fabulous. We enjoyed the free massages and the staff were friendly and helpful on the whole. The room was fabulous, spacious and comfortable. Occasional power and water outages, but these were very brief. We’d definitely recommend this hotel. It was our best stay during all of our time in Ethiopia.
Judith, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very nice and helpful. The hotel has a very typical architecture that doesn’t clash with the environment (unlike other hotels in the surroundings). The room was very nice and cleaned every day (twice). We had some trouble with the electricity plugs and noise (we came on Ethiopian New Year’s Eve, the first night we didn’t sleep at all because of the noise, next days were much better, although you can hear the moazine from close by mosque every day at 4:00am). The restaurant of the hotel was very nice. The swimming pool was dirty so we didn’t use it. I took one complementary massage- it was very nice although the massage was only 30min long (instead of 45min)- but we found it to be a very nice complementary service from the hotel to offer. We would definitely stay at the same hotel if we come back to Bahir Dar
Maya, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wonderful place to stay in which i recommend to everyone.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

LUDMIL, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautifully designed lodge & spa on Lake Tana.
This intriguing lodge is perfectly located on the edge of Lake Tana with rooms beautifully nestled in the well maintained gardens. There is a wonderful terrace with day beds that overlook the Lake. The restaurant is very good and staff are very helpful. The spa experience was great.
JHTCH, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Efficient service, very pleasant quiet location, character buildings. Very good massages included in room rate. Lovely pool. Hotel arranged boat trip to monasteries from its own jetty.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, location, lake. Free massage and fireplace on porch also wonderful
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